Rwanda Turns to Mombasa for More Fuel Supplies Under New Deal

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A cargo that arrived aboard MT Sea Wolf at the Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 was carrying gasoline and gasoil destined for Rwanda, marking the activation of a new fuel supply route through the Northern Corridor.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Rwanda's Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure Armand Zingiro received the shipment during a ceremony at the Port of Mombasa on Tuesday, September 29.

According to Wandayi, the new arrangement would strengthen Kenya's position as a regional logistics and energy gateway while deepening economic ties between the two countries.

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He said the framework is expected to increase the volume of petroleum products moving through the northern corridor to Rwanda by more than tenfold, with reports putting the projected increase at more than 500,000 cubic metres annually.

The Deal for Rwanda is part of efforts to reduce reliance on a single supply route and strengthen its fuel security, and the country has also been developing its own storage capacity as it seeks to have more control over its petroleum supply.

“The extended storage arrangements offered by Kenya would give Rwanda more flexibility as it expands its own fuel storage facilities,” Zingirior said

The framework follows agreements signed by Kenya and Rwanda on June 29, 2026, covering importation, transportation and storage of Rwanda's petroleum products through Kenya.

Based on the new arrangements, Rwanda will use the port of Mombasa, Kenya Pipeline Company's networks and storage facilities before the fuel is transported through the Northern Corridor towards Rwanda.

Mombasa’s port is soon expected to handle three tankers carrying Rwanda-bound petroleum products every month, which has increased activity for the port, pipeline transport and storage sectors.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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